Anyone else ever show their SL at carshows

captalex · 05-13-2010, 10:16 PM

I am finishing a three year rebuild of my 1985 380SL and have now shown it at two car shows taking second and first place. Its been alot of fun and I have been surprised by the amount of people that had never gotten to really see one of these cars close up. Most tell me it was always there parents dream car...........

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bettybenz · 05-14-2010, 01:15 PM

What kind of car shows have you participated? Do they have a category for foreign cars or just classics or what?

I go to car shows around DFW with my husband and his hotrod. There are very few foreign cars at these shows. My goal is to take my car out when he goes out. But, so far, it's the American Muscle cars that get all the attention in these here parts. The young guys out with their rice burners are barely noticed. Even the ones with impressive horse power.

There is a formidable 'Classic Cars & Coffee' at the large BMW dealership here in DFW once a month, and I know I could take her out there without feeling like a sore thumb.

You got pics?

andy_meng1024 · 05-14-2010, 04:03 PM

Saw one at a local car show last week. Just got repainted and looks great.

slik560 · 05-27-2010, 02:29 PM

I've become pretty selective about what car shows to attend. I made the mistake of driving by a Golden Oldies club show last year, and those good ol boys looked at me like I had a swastika painted on the side of the car. This group was the roadster, 55 Chevy and general hot rod group. I stick to european car club gatherings now.

Nearly every time I have the SL out, someone asks where I got it, what is it, etc. It attracts a lot of attention. Fun stuff. I've placed in a couple of shows against other SL's but not in a general, open concours.

05-14-2010, 01:15 PM	#2
bettybenz Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW, N Texas Posts: 6 Drives: 1978 450SL	car show What kind of car shows have you participated? Do they have a category for foreign cars or just classics or what? I go to car shows around DFW with my husband and his hotrod. There are very few foreign cars at these shows. My goal is to take my car out when he goes out. But, so far, it's the American Muscle cars that get all the attention in these here parts. The young guys out with their rice burners are barely noticed. Even the ones with impressive horse power. There is a formidable 'Classic Cars & Coffee' at the large BMW dealership here in DFW once a month, and I know I could take her out there without feeling like a sore thumb. You got pics? __________________ 1978 450SL ~ mine FFR MKII registered 65 Shelby Cobra ~ his others less interesting... 96 Lexus...01 Ford F150...07 Sentra...08 Yaris, thrown in for good measure to balance our carbon foot print

05-14-2010, 04:03 PM	#3
andy_meng1024 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madison WI Posts: 1,942 Drives: 2003 SL55, 2010 C63	Saw one at a local car show last week. Just got repainted and looks great. __________________ 2010 C63: Fully stock...for now XD 2003 SL55: CFWrapInterior,Res&2ndCatDelete,SDSMods,8000kLED&H ID,3M20%&50%Windshield,SL65Front,CFSpoiler,V1&iPod Mounted,CM30,Links,ADV5.1,040SideMarker,SingleFinG rill,LEDTurn Gone: 2006 C280 4Matic: SI,BIX,QuadHIDFogs,Tint,Hoen,Rieger,EuroCommand,Hy perWhiteTurn,H&R,05+SportsGrill,FlatHood,Weltmeist erQuad,MRRGT1,275/30/19,LorinserTrunk&Side&Roof,K&N,Expression

05-27-2010, 02:29 PM	#4
slik560 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 195 Drives: 1987 560SL 2003 ML320	I've become pretty selective about what car shows to attend. I made the mistake of driving by a Golden Oldies club show last year, and those good ol boys looked at me like I had a swastika painted on the side of the car. This group was the roadster, 55 Chevy and general hot rod group. I stick to european car club gatherings now. Nearly every time I have the SL out, someone asks where I got it, what is it, etc. It attracts a lot of attention. Fun stuff. I've placed in a couple of shows against other SL's but not in a general, open concours. __________________ Kevin A 1987 560SL 2003 ML320

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